Tuesday 24th February 2026
09:30 - 10:00
Registration and Exhibition
10:00 - 10:15
Plenary
Welcome to UCAS Teachers and Advisers Conference 2026
10:15 - 11:00
Plenary
Inside UCAS: Guidance, Support, and the Future of Admissions
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11:00 - 11:15
Break
Morning Refreshments and Exhibition
11:15 - 12:00: Breakout Session 1
Track 1: Managing UCAS Applications
Admissions Testing - a look inside UAT-UK and what’s changing for 2027
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Demystifying Student Assessments: An Employer's Perspective
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Delivering Impact with the EPQ: Academic Skills and HE Readiness
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The Top 5 Student Behaviour Trends Shaping Admissions in the Age of AI
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UCAS 2027: Understanding the New Document Upload Process
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12:00 - 13:25: Lunch Break
13:25 - 14:00
Plenary
The Future of Post-16: What’s Next for Education in a Changing World
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14:10 - 14:55: Breakout Session 2
Track 1: Managing UCAS Applications
Smoke and Mirrors: How Highly Selective Courses and Universities Make Offers
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Using Data and Evidence to Support Student Progression and Centre Accountability
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Fair Access: Leveraging UCAS Data to Support Underrepresented Students in Higher Education
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Pathways with Purpose: Prioritising Support to Build Resilience and Direction.
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Motivating boys to be successful students
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15:05 - 15:45: Breakout Session 3
Track 3: Insight into Action
Bridging the Gap: Effective School - University Engagement
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Equipping Tomorrow’s NHS - Practical Support for Medical and Dental School Applicants
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Tips and resources for keeping up to date with technical education pathways (Apprenticeships, T Levels and HTQs).
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Money Matters: Tools, Tips and Insights with Blackbullion
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Supporting disabled learners navigate the transition to university
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Art and Design Portfolio Preparation
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15:45 - 16:00
Break
Afternoon Refreshments and Exhibition
16:00 - 16:45
Plenary
Behind the Scenes: Understanding Admissions Decisions
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18:30 - 21:00
Evening Reception
Wednesday 25th February 2026
08:30 - 09:00
Registration and Exhibition
09:00 - 09:15
Plenary
Welcome to UCAS Teachers and Advisers Conference 2026 - Day 2
09:15 - 10:00
Plenary
A Deep Dive into UCAS Data: What’s Changing and What You Need to Know
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10:00 - 10:15
Break
Morning Refreshments and Exhibition
10:15 - 11:00: Breakout Session 4
Track 2: Strategic Planning for Careers and Progression
Future Ready - Practical Strategies to support student progression
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Navigating the Murky Water: Demystifying University Offer-Making Strategies
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Demystifying Veterinary Medicine - The RVC experience
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A deep dive into UCAS predicted grades - practical advice and actionable insight
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Expect the Unexpected: Stress-Testing Your Digital Resilience
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Reimagining Discovery: The Future of Search at UCAS.
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11:10 - 11:55: Breakout Session 5
Track 1: Managing UCAS Applications
From Reform to Reality: How the New Personal Statement Is Taking Shape
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Bridging Opportunity Gaps: Preparing Students from All Backgrounds for Apprenticeships
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Student Funding, Eligibility and Entitlement
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Demystifying Dentistry
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Business Rules and Admissions Principles: 2025/26 Edition
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Connecting Perspectives: African philosophy and the Dynamics of Bias
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Conservatoires UK: How to support pathways to the performing arts
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12:05 - 12:45: Breakout Session 6
Track 1: Managing UCAS Applications
Mastering Confirmation and Clearing: Timelines, Decisions, and Student Support
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Discover the Future: Empowering Student Success with UCAS
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Beyond Discovery: How AI is shaping university admissions, study and teaching
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Partnering with Parents: Balancing Influence and Empowering Students
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College Voices, Student Choices: Pathways and Progression.
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12:45 - 14:10: Lunch Break
14:10 - 14:45
Plenary
Navigating Change: Policy Reforms and Post-18 Pathways
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14:45 - 15:00
Break
Afternoon Refreshments and Exhibition
15:00 - 15:40: Breakout Session 7
Track 3: Insight into Action
Widening Participation: Navigating Pathways to Selective Courses
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Demystifying Allied Healthcare Professions
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Partnering with Purpose: Employers and Education
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Preparing your students for the transition to university
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Opening up options: a degree of flexibility
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15:45 - 16:00
Plenary
The State of Play: Conference Round- Up
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